FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Riverstone Terraces Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Riverstone Terraces Small Business Loans
Riverstone Terraces unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Riverstone Terraces Business Loans
What is the Larger Riverstone Terraces Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for almost every company need, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application at standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer within just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request in normal business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables for determining the well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation, how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company lending specialists. The experts will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.